AN AMERICAN GAME
SOCCERTOWN MEDIASome say that soccer is an American game. Okay, Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell say that, and it might sound weird if you’re an American soccer fan, and you’ve spent your whole life defending your love for the game to people who say the US has no soccer history.
But: soccer was in New Jersey before it was in Brazil. The US had a pro league before Italy or Spain. We were the first country to register f... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSportsHistory | |||
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Tartan Army, assemble!
Grab your Walker's shortbread and Laphroaig and listen to a tale of your ancestors, who traveled over the ocean to the United States and Canada... as many of you will this summer for the World Cup (if world events and FIFA pri... more
Last fall, Atlanta was one of our Starting XI of US Soccertowns. As it prepares to host games in the World Cup, Tom and Kirk take a look at how preparations are going in the literal home of US Soccer.
Then we re-broadcast the Atlanta section from th... more
Tucked in the middle of Newark, New Jersey is a small school called St. Benedict's Prep that has had a huge impact on high school soccer. For 40 years the Gray Bees have been the most dominant soccer program in the country...and one of the most domin... more
"History rhymes" is a thing we say a lot, paraphrasing Mark Twain who was also probably thinking about soccer. With the threat of a boycott hanging over this summer's World Cup, we go back 47 years to when the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team qualified for the... more
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Apple Podcasts5Big Green DadUnited States7 months ago - A Hidden Gem That Transcends Soccer
Even if you couldn't care less about offsides rules or MLS standings, "An American Game" deserves a spot in your podcast rotation. This isn't your typical sports show—it's a masterclass in historical storytelling that just happens to use soccer as its vehicle.
Hosted by historian Tom McCabe and Hollywood screenwriter Kirk Rudell, the podcast uncovers 150 years of American soccer history that even die-hard fans may not know, blending rigorous historical research with engaging narrative craft. Wh... more
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Two hosts blend rigorous American soccer history with engaging storytelling, uncovering 150 years of immigration, culture, and community that shaped the game in the U.S. Episodes commonly explore early clubs, immigrant communities, iconic World Cup moments, and the ways sport intersected with broader American society. The show stands out for turning dusty archival material into vivid narratives, often connecting soccer histories to labor, identity, and national development, making it compelling for listeners who love history, culture, and the sport. Potential sponsors and listeners may appreciate the dual expertise of a historian and a veteran screenwriter delivering approachable, story-driven scholarship about why this game feels like Amer... more
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